Aaron Painter is the CEO of Nametag Inc., the world's first identity verification platform designed to safeguard accounts against impersonators and AI-generated deep fakes. Nametag has become the trusted choice for leading companies seeking to prevent fraud, reduce support costs, and eliminate the frustrations associated with account lockouts and high-value transaction authorizations.
Driven by his personal experiences with online fraud and identity theft, Aaron assembled a team of security experts to create the next generation of account protection. Nametag's mission is to bring authenticity to the internet and enable users to build trusted relationships. Nametag believes that security should be centered around the user, and that user identity, like privacy, is a valuable asset that deserves protection.
Aaron is a global leader, having lived and worked in six countries across four continents. He has authored a best-selling book titled LOYAL, in which he details his key to leadership: fostering a culture of listening. Aaron has codified and implemented this framework of listening in his businesses, which has led to success across the world.
Prior to his tenure at Nametag, Aaron served as CEO of London-based Cloudreach, a Blackstone portfolio company and the world's leading independent multi-cloud solutions provider. He also spent nearly 14 years at Microsoft, where he held various leadership roles, including Vice President and General Manager of Business Solutions in Beijing, China, General Manager of Corporate Accounts and Partner groups in Hong Kong, Chief of Staff to the President of Microsoft International based in Paris, France, and General Manager of the Windows Business Group while stationed in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Aaron is a Fellow at the Royal Society of Arts, Founder Fellow at OnDeck, a member of Forbes Business Council, and a senior External Advisor to Bain & Company. He was named the AWS 2019 Consulting Partner of the Year for his work at Cloudreach. As a frequent media commentator, Aaron has appeared on Bloomberg and Cheddar News. He is also an active speaker, advisor, and investor to companies that are pursuing business transformation.
Aaron is renowned for his ability to combine international practices with local insights, building world-class teams that innovate and execute with humility, integrity, and enthusiasm.